Vince Dunn

Dunn was born on October 29, 1996, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada,{{cite web |title=Vince Dunn |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/161816/vince-dunn |website=eliteprospects.com |publisher=Elite Propsects |access-date=May 27, 2020}} to police officer John and nurse Tracy Dunn.{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Jim |title=Blues' Dunn and his parents see St. Louis as 'a good little town' |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/blues-dunn-and-his-parents-see-st-louis-as-a-good-little-town/article_9992650d-0524-5dc4-94d2-f21f749d93ef.html |access-date=May 14, 2020 |publisher=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |date=January 18, 2018}} His step brother Nolan Dunn also played hockey but is now retired.{{cite web |title=Nolan Dunn |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/158253/nolan-dunn |website=eliteprospects.com |publisher=Eliteprospects |access-date=May 14, 2020}} Growing up, he cheered for the hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, specifically Carl Gunnarsson and Alexander Steen.{{cite web |last1=Fox |first1=Luke |title=Blues' Vince Dunn burns childhood-favourite Maple Leafs |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/blues-vince-dunn-burns-childhood-favourite-maple-leafs/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=May 24, 2020 |date=January 16, 2018}} In honour of Dunn's grandfather who was important in his development as a player, the family started a Canadian Tire Jumpstart memorial fund in his name.{{cite web |title=St. Louis Blues defenceman Vince Dunn bringing Stanley Cup home to Lindsay |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5479365/blues-vince-dunn-stanley-cup-lindsay/ |website=globalnews.ca |publisher=Global News |access-date=May 26, 2020 |date=July 10, 2019}}

Dunn grew up in Lindsay, Ontario and began his minor hockey career with the Central Ontario Wolves and hometown club, the Peterborough Petes at the bantam and midget level.{{cite news |title=Playing with Minor Petes helped Dunn get into position to be drafted by NHL's St. Louis Blues |url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports-story/8215108-playing-with-minor-petes-helped-dunn-get-into-position-to-be-drafted-by-nhl-s-st-louis-blues/ |access-date=May 14, 2020 |publisher=The Peterborough Examiner |date=June 30, 2015}} Dunn was unhappy while playing for the Wolves, although his coach refused to release him to another team. As a result, he and his mother Tracy moved an hour away to allow him to play with the Petes.{{cite news |last1=de Jesus Ortiz |first1=Jose |title=Ortiz: Blues rookie Dunn knows how to start over |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/ortiz-blues-rookie-dunn-knows-how-to-start-over/article_03e1285d-d272-5649-8c8b-e2bda341db86.html |access-date=May 26, 2020 |publisher=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |date=October 25, 2017}} While with the Petes, Dunn was invited to compete on the North American select team at the 2012 Lekov Cup tournament in the Czech Republic.{{cite web |title=Vince Dunn |url=https://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/vince-dunn/ |website=hockeysfuture.com |publisher=Hockeys Future |access-date=May 14, 2020}}

As a result of his early success, Dunn was invited to the 2011 Ontario Minor Hockey Association AAA Showcase in Barrie prior to the 2012 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection Draft.{{cite web |title=Top OMHA Prospects Dazzled at OMHA Showcase |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/top-omha-prospects-dazzled-at-omha-showcase/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=December 8, 2011}} He was eventually drafted 109th overall by the Niagara IceDogs in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection Draft but chose to play amateur Junior B hockey with the Thorold Blackhawks of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League before joining the IceDogs. Upon reflection on his decision, Dunn stated, "I needed to learn a few more things to move up to the next level{{nbsp}}... I thought Thorold would be the best place for me." During his season with the Blackhawks, Dunn collected 28 points in 48 games.{{cite news |title=Peterborough minor hockey produce Vince Dunn looking to step up his game with Niagara IceDogs |url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports-story/8209432-peterborough-minor-hockey-produce-vince-dunn-looking-to-step-up-his-game-with-niagara-icedogs/ |access-date=May 24, 2020 |publisher=The Peterborough Examiner |date=September 18, 2014 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

The following year, Dunn made the jump to major junior and began his rookie campaign with the Niagara IceDogs during their 2013–14 season. In his first 26 games with the team, Dunn recorded 10 points which earned praise from coach/general manager Marty Williamson as an "above average player."{{cite news |title=Dunn adjusting to OHL |url=https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/sports-story/8179882-dunn-adjusting-to-ohl/ |access-date=May 26, 2020 |publisher=Niagara Falls Review |date=December 9, 2013}} At the conclusion of his rookie campaign, Dunn led all first year defencemen in the league in scoring with 33 points in 63 games. He also received the Ice Dogs Rookie of the Year Award.{{cite web |title=Team Awards |url=https://niagaraicedogs.net/team-awards |website=niagaraicedogs.net |publisher=Niagara IceDogs |access-date=May 26, 2020}}

Dunn continued to improve in his second season with Niagara, totaling 56 points in 68 games to clinch the team's Top Defenceman of the Year Award.{{cite web |title=2014–15 Team Awards |url=https://niagaraicedogs.net/2014-15-team-awards |website=niagaraicedogs.net |publisher=Niagara IceDogs |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=April 22, 2015}} He was invited to the 2015 BMO Top Prospects Game{{cite web|last1= Sweetland|first1=Josh|title=IceDogs Knott and Dunn look ahead to BMO CHL/NHLTop Prospects Game |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/icedogs-knott-and-dunn-look-ahead-to-bmo-chl-nhltop-prospects-game/|website=niagaraicedogs.net |publisher=Niagara IceDogs |access-date=May 26, 2020 |date=December 17, 2014}} where he remained pointless in the 6–0 loss to Team Orr.{{cite web |last1=McKenna |first1=Ryan |title=Prospect of Interest: 411 on Vince Dunn |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/prospect-of-interest-411-on-vince-dunn/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=May 24, 2020 |date=June 11, 2015}} He also earned a final ranking of 32nd overall amongst North American Skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau prior to the 2015 NHL entry draft.{{cite web |title=NHL Central Scouting's 2015 final rankings |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-central-scoutings-2015-final-rankings/c-761663 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=April 8, 2015}} When asked about his rising status, Dunn stated "Obviously, I want to be selected in the first round{{nbsp}}... I believe I’m a first-round pick but if it doesn’t end up that way, I’m going to work just as hard no matter where I am picked and whoever picks me."{{cite news|last1=Potrecz|first1=Bill|title=Dunn ready for the big time |url=https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/sports-story/8181142-dunn-ready-for-the-big-time/ |access-date=May 24, 2020 |publisher=Niagara Falls Review |date=June 26, 2015}} Dunn and the IceDogs qualified for the 2015 OHL playoffs, where he scored four goals in Game 1 against the Ottawa 67s to help the team win the series 4–2. He began the second round against the Oshawa Generals leading all defencemen before being suspended two games for slew footing Mitchell Vande Sompel.{{cite web |last1=McNair |first1=Brian |title=Oshawa Generals bite first in OHL playoff series with Niagara IceDogs |url=https://www.durhamregion.com/community-story/5552728-oshawa-generals-bite-first-in-ohl-playoff-series-with-niagara-icedogs/ |website=durhamregion.com|publisher=Durham Region News|access-date=May 24, 2020 |date=April 10, 2015}} Although he returned to the lineup for Game 4, a knee injury would keep him out for the remainder of the series. Dunn was eventually selected by the St. Louis Blues 56th overall in the second round of the draft{{cite web |title=Vince Dunn – 56th Overall |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/vince-dunn-56th-overall/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=June 27, 2015}} and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team on September 25, 2015.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/dunn-signs-3-year-entry-level-deal/c-780437 | title = Dunn signs 3-year entry-level deal | publisher = St. Louis Blues | date = September 25, 2015 | access-date = September 25, 2015}}

On June 24, 2015, Dunn was one of seven Niagara IceDogs players and prospects invited to participate in Hockey Canada Summer Showcase.{{cite web |title=7 IceDogs Players and Prospects Invited to Hockey Canada Summer Showcase |url=https://niagaraicedogs.net/7-icedogs-players-and-prospects-invited-to-hockey-canada-summer-showcase |website=niagaraicedogs.net |publisher=Niagara IceDogs |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=June 24, 2015}} However, Dunn left the camp early due to a pre-existing knee injury.{{cite web |title=Defenceman Vince Dunn leaves World Juniors selection camp with injury |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/defenceman-vince-dunn-leaves-world-juniors-selection-camp-with-injury-1.2697021 |website=ctvnews.ca |publisher=CTV News |agency=The Canadian Press|access-date=May 24, 2020 |date=December 11, 2015}} Dunn attended the St. Louis Blues 2015 Development Camp before returning for his final season of major junior hockey with the IceDogs.{{cite web |title=IceDogs Off-Season Recap |url=https://niagaraicedogs.net/icedogs-off-season-recap |website=niagaraicedogs.net |access-date=May 24, 2020 |date=July 29, 2015}} Once again, he led the IceDogs to the OHL playoffs and was selected as the IceDogs Top Defenceman of the Year for the second consecutive season.{{cite web |title=Niagara IceDogs 2015/16 Team Awards |url=https://niagaraicedogs.net/article/niagara-icedogs-201516-team-awards |website=niagaraicedogs.net |publisher=Niagara IceDogs |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=May 12, 2016}} During the IceDogs Eastern Conference Finals series win over the Kingston Frontenacs, Dunn suffered a knee injury and sat out for the start of the Eastern Conference championships.{{cite news |title=In Brief: Knee injury sidelines Vince Dunn |url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports-story/8220757-in-brief-knee-injury-sidelines-vince-dunn/ |access-date=May 23, 2020 |publisher=The Peterborough Examiner |date=April 20, 2016}} He suffered the injury during Game 3 of the series and was listed as day-to-day with no surgery required.{{cite news |title=IceDogs already looking ahead |url=https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/sports-story/8187106-icedogs-already-looking-ahead/ |access-date=May 24, 2020 |publisher=Niagara Falls Review |date=April 14, 2016}} Dunn eventually returned to the lineup and led the IceDogs to the Eastern Conference championship over the London Knights.

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At the conclusion of his major junior career, Dunn opted to begin his professional career and was assigned by the Blues to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, for the 2016–17 season.{{cite web |title=Chicago Wolves announce 2016–17 Opening Night Roster |url=https://www.chicagowolves.com/2016/10/13/wolves-announce-opening-night-roster/ |website=chicagowolves.com |publisher=Chicago Wolves |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=October 13, 2016}} He recorded his first career professional goal in a 4–2 loss against the Grand Rapids Griffins on October 15, 2016.{{cite web |title=Wolves Fall 4–2 In Home Opener |url=https://www.chicagowolves.com/2016/10/15/wolves-fall-4-2-home-opener/ |website=chicagowolves.com |publisher=Chicago Wolves |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=October 15, 2016}} At the age of 20, Dunn was the youngest player on the roster and he compiled 45 points in 72 games to lead the Wolves defence in scoring.{{cite web |title=Surprise, Surprise: Rookies Reign Under Veteran Guidance In Postseason |url=https://www.chicagowolves.com/2017/05/02/surprise-surprise-rookies-reign-veteran-guidance-postseason/ |website=chicagowolves.com |publisher=Chicago Wolves |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=May 2, 2017}}

Approaching his second season as a professional, Dunn made the St. Louis Blues' opening night roster for the 2017–18 season.{{cite web| url = http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/morning-skate/thompson-and-dunn-in-blais-and-walman-out-on-blues/article_22c69d0b-8d45-5f80-a903-7906d3cd5103.html | title = Thompson and Dunn in on Blues opening roster | publisher = Stltoday | date = October 2, 2017 | access-date = October 2, 2017}} He made his NHL debut with the Blues against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins, while playing a third pairing role in a 5–4 overtime win on October 4, 2017.{{cite web |last1=Crosby |first1=Wes |title=Blues survive rally by Penguins, win in overtime in opener |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-pittsburgh-penguins-game-recap/c-291589114 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=October 5, 2017}} Eight days later, Dunn registered his first career NHL goal at 18:51 in the third period during a 5–2 loss to the Florida Panthers.{{cite web|last1=Poupart|first1=Alain|title=Panthers score five straight, hand Blues first loss of season|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-florida-panthers-game-recap/c-291869602|website=NHL.com|access-date=May 3, 2018|date=October 13, 2017}} He consistently played on the team's third pairing with Robert Bortuzzo while averaging 16:14 of ice time and playing on the second power play unit. On March 18, 2018, Dunn became the first Blues rookie to record four points in one game since Rik Wilson{{cite tweet|user=PR_NHL|number=975562788381872129|date=March 18, 2018|title=Vince Dunn (1-3—4) is the fourth rookie defenseman in @StLouisBlues history to record four points in a game and first since Rik Wilson on Jan. 16, 1982 (0-4—4 vs. CHI). #NHLStats #STLvsCHI}} during a 5–4 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks.{{cite web |title=Blues rally for overtime win over Blackhawks |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/blues-rally-overtime-win-blackhawks/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |agency=Associated Press|access-date=May 26, 2020 |date=March 18, 2018}} At the conclusion of his sophomore season, Dunn was named to Canada's senior team to compete at the 2018 IIHF World Championship,{{cite web|title=Hockey Canada Names First 18 Players To 2018 IIHF World Championship Roster|url=https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2018-mwc-18-named-to-worlds-roster|website=hockeycanada.ca|access-date=May 3, 2018|date=April 12, 2018}} but was replaced by Josh Bailey due to an injury.{{cite web |title=Bailey replaces Dunn on Canada WHC roster |url=https://www.tsn.ca/bailey-replaces-dunn-on-canada-whc-roster-1.1058578 |website=tsn.ca |publisher=The Sports Network |access-date=May 24, 2020 |date=April 16, 2018}}

Dunn continued his success in the National Hockey League by once again making the Blues lineup to begin the 2018–19 season.{{cite web |last1=Pinkert |first1=Chris |title=Blues roster set for Opening Night |url=https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/blues-roster-set-for-opening-night/c-300554418 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=October 2, 2018}} During a game against the Edmonton Oilers on December 18, Dunn cross-checked Oilers forward Jujhar Khaira, earning him a minor penalty and $1,942.20 fine.{{cite web |title=Dunn fined for cross-checking in Blues game against Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/vince-dunn-fined-for-cross-checking-blues-vs-oilers/c-303093580 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 26, 2020 |date=December 19, 2018}} In March 2019, Dunn recorded a new career-high in points with 27{{cite tweet|user=StLouisBlues|number=1101921468169011202|date=March 2, 2019|title=Defenseman Vince Dunn has set a new career-high with 27 points, including a goal and an assist in last night's game}} and joined Alex Pietrangelo and Colton Parayko as the first three Blues defencemen to reach 10 goals in the same season.{{cite tweet|user=PR_NHL|number=1106977998782324736|date=March 16, 2019|title=Vince Dunn joined Alex Pietrangelo (12) and Colton Parayko (10) to mark the first time in @StLouisBlues franchise history to witness three defensemen reaching the 10-goal mark in a season.}} He stayed with the team the entire season and helped them qualify for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. During Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, Dunn took a puck to the face which he broke his jaw and required multiple surgeries to fix.{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Jim |title=Multiple surgeries later, Vince Dunn's face is fine. Blues say his game is getting there, too. |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/multiple-surgeries-later-vince-dunns-face-is-fine-blues-say-his-game-is-getting-there/article_e265eb68-a836-5660-b146-fc4cce6f89f4.html |access-date=May 26, 2020 |publisher=St. Louis Post Dispatch |date=September 19, 2019}} He returned to the Blues' lineup for Game 4 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals and recorded a point in the 4–2 win over the Boston Bruins.{{cite web |title=Determined Dunn returns from injury to boost Blues in Stanley Cup Final |url=https://niagaraicedogs.net/article/determined-dunn-returns-from-injury-to-boost-blues-in-stanley-cup-final |website=niagaraicedogs.net |publisher=Niagara IceDogs |access-date=May 14, 2020 |date=June 10, 2019}} On June 12, 2019, Dunn won the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals with the Blues, St. Louis' first Stanley Cup in their 52-year franchise history. Upon winning the Cup, Dunn said "For me at such a young age, it's very special{{nbsp}}... You kind of take things for granted when you're younger, but now you really take it in."{{cite news |title=Vince Dunn savours Stanley Cup victory |url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/hockey/2019/06/14/vince-dunn-savours-stanley-cup-victory.html |access-date=May 26, 2020 |publisher=The Peterborough Examiner |date=June 14, 2019}} During his Day with the Cup, Dunn returned to his hometown of Lindsay, Ontario and Kawartha Lakes.

Although he returned to the lineup, Dunn required surgeries during the offseason and replaced five teeth. He was cleared to play during the Blues' preseason games and chose to forgo a full face shield. When asked about his decision, Dunn said "I tried that (full shield){{nbsp}}... I didn’t like it. It’s a distraction more than anything. I’d rather just take another puck to the face." Upon returning to the Blues for the 2019–20 NHL regular season, Dunn was reunited with his former defensive partner Robert Bortuzzo.{{cite web |last1=Pinkert |first1=Chris |title=Projected Lineup: Oct. 10 at Ottawa |url=https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/projected-lineup-oct-10-at-ottawa/c-309944768 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=January 25, 2022 |date=October 10, 2019}} During the NHL's pause in play due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dunn competed in a league-wide Fortnite tournament for charity with teammates Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou. Together, they finished in first place and donated $50,000 to the St. Louis Children's Hospital, $25,000 to the St. Louis Area Foodbank, and $25,000 to muscular dystrophy research.{{cite web |last1=Pinkert |first1=Chris |title=3 Blues win $100k for charity in Fortnite tournament |url=https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/3-blues-win-100k-for-charity-in-fortnite-tournament/c-316965122 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 24, 2020 |date=May 19, 2020}} Once the NHL returned to play, Dunn and the Blues loss to the Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference First Round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Blues didn't overcome Binnington's struggles in first-round vs. Canucks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/st-louis-blues-eliminated-from-playoff-contention/c-318692572 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=January 25, 2022 |date=August 22, 2020}}

Following their playoff loss, Dunn signed a one-year, $1.875 million contract to remain with the Blues on December 31, 2020.{{cite web |title=Dunn agrees to terms on one-year contract with Blues |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/vince-dunn-st-louis-signing-news/c-319294224 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=January 25, 2021 |date=December 31, 2020}}

File:Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken - May 13, 2023 - Round 2 Game 6 - Vince Dunn and Radek Faksa (52898790076).jpg of the Dallas Stars during Round 2 Game 6 of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.]]

After five seasons within the Blues organization, Dunn's tenure ended on July 21, 2021, after he was the team's selection at the 2021 NHL expansion draft by the Seattle Kraken.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/seattle-kraken-2021-expansion-draft-running-blog/c-325707088 | title = Seattle Kraken make their picks | publisher = Seattle Kraken | date = July 22, 2021 | access-date = July 22, 2021}} Dunn soon signed a two-year, $8 million contract by the Kraken on August 6 to avoid going to arbitration.{{cite web |title=Kraken, Vince Dunn agree to settle on two-year deal worth $8M |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/kraken-vince-dunn-agree-settle-two-year-deal-worth-8m/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=January 25, 2022 |date=August 6, 2021}} He then participated in the Kraken's inaugural training camp and played alongside captain Mark Giordano.{{cite web |last1=Condor |first1=Bob |title=Road Warriors |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/inaugural-training-camp-day-eighteen-observations/c-326734304 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=January 25, 2022 |date=October 10, 2021}} Once the season began, Dunn suffered an undisclosed injury and missed two consecutive games.{{cite web |title=Kraken at Flyers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/seattle-kraken-philadelphia-flyers-game-preview/c-326967172 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=January 25, 2022 |date=October 18, 2021}} Upon returning to the lineup, he scored the first goal in the history of Climate Pledge Arena for the Kraken in the first period of a 4–2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.{{cite web |title=Expansion Kraken fall in home debut 4-2 to Vancouver |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401349211 |website=ESPN |access-date=October 30, 2021 |date=October 23, 2021}} As the Kraken continued to lose games through November, head coach Dave Hakstol placed Dunn on a pairing with Adam Larsson.{{cite web |last1=Condor |first1=Bob |title=Changing of the Defensive Guard |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/kraken-shake-up-defensive-pairings/c-328053234 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=January 25, 2022 |date=November 17, 2021}} As a precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL paused play for over a week as teams recovered. Once the Kraken returned to the ice, Dunn was placed on the NHLs COVID protocol list.{{cite web |last1=Eide |first1=Andy |title=Practice Report: Kraken Return to Action |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/seattle-kraken-covid-19-protocol-practice-report-dec-26/c-329234646 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=January 25, 2022 |date=December 26, 2021}}

Dunn had a breakout season in 2022-23, setting career highs with 14 goals and 64 points, continuing his successful partnership with Larsson on the Kraken's top pair. The Kraken also improved dramatically from the previous season, making the playoffs for the first time and defeating the Colorado Avalanche, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, in seven games before falling to the Dallas Stars in the next round.{{Cite web |title=Vince Dunn Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Salary, Title |url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/dunnvi02.html |access-date=2023-07-22 |website=Hockey-Reference.com}}{{Cite web |title=Stars edge Kraken in Game 7, advance to Western Conference Final |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/seattle-kraken-dallas-stars-game-7-recap/c-344102996 |access-date=2023-07-22 |website=NHL.com}}

On July 21, 2023, Dunn and the Kraken avoided arbitration for a second time with a four-year, $29.4 million contract extension.{{Cite web |title=Dunn signs 4-year, $29.4 million contract with Kraken |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/vince-dunn-signs-four-year-contract-with-seattle-kraken/c-344900042 |access-date=2023-07-22 |website=NHL.com}}

Dunn considers himself a puck-moving defencemen, similar to that of Ryan Ellis of the Philadelphia Flyers. He said, "I know I'm not one of the biggest defensemen out there, but if my stick is really good in one-on-one battles and I keep guys on the outside as much as possible, I'll be able to succeed in the defensive end. Being one of the smaller defenseman out there my stick skills are essential. Since last year, I have been working on my defensive skills especially."{{cite news |last1=Meloff |first1=Andrew |title=2015 check in with Niagara IceDogs' Vince Dunn |url=http://www.brockpress.com/2015/01/2015-check-niagara-icedogs-vince-dunn/ |access-date=May 24, 2020 |publisher=Brock Press |date=January 14, 2015 |archive-date=November 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126124734/https://www.brockpress.com/2015/01/2015-check-niagara-icedogs-vince-dunn/ |url-status=dead }}

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